Leon's
1528 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Feb 6, 2025
Leon's was last inspected on February 6, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
February 6, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent infestation on premises. Found 300 or more mouse droppings on the floor under sinks, cooking equipment, storage areas, pit area, on wooden blocks, inside cement blocks in unsued pit area, on floor along walls in furnace rooms, rear storage area, closets, inside fryer cabinets, on bottom of prep tables, on electrical outlets and piping in side storage and prep area, on window sills in front storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas and have pest control company service. Priority violation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Hot running water not getting above 93f at any sink on premises. Instructed that hot running water must be maintained at a minimum of 100f at all handsinks and at a minimum of 110f at the three comp sink. Must correct and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book with necessary documents as required on premises from new company servicing establishment. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, bottoms of fryers, interiors of hot holding units and refrigeration units including the walk-in cooler shelves.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: floors, walls and ceiling tiles where needed throughout kitchen and storage areas. Clean the vent fan cover in the washroom on the ceiling to remove dust.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling and wall of the walk-in freezer; instructed to remove peeling paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent infestation on premises. Found 300 or more mouse droppings on the floor in the walk in cooler, on the floor under sinks, cooking equipment, storage areas, pit area, inside of unused pit in pit area, rear storage area, closets, inside the walk-in cooler on the floor and on window sills in front storage area. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service. Priority violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Hot running water not getting above 93f at any sink on premises. Instructed that hot running water must be maintained at a minimum of 100f at all handsinks and at a minimum of 110f at the three comp sink. Must correct and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued. Hot running water restored to 100f and 112f. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book with necessary documents as required on premises from new company servicing establishment. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, bottoms of fryers, interiors of hot holding units and refrigeration units including the walk-in cooler shelves.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling and wall of the walk-in freezer; instructed to remove peeling paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: floors, walls and ceiling tiles where needed throughout kitchen and storage areas. Clean the vent fan cover in the washroom on the ceiling to remove dust.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge has an expired food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain a valid certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a significate number of rodent droppings remaining during inspection. Observed droppings on the front prep table, on the floor at the front hold holding unit, droppings noted at side room on storage totes, rack with wood, and in rear area leading to garbage. Fly activity also noted. Instructed to continue with pest control to remove all activity of rodents and all types of flies.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage, debris and buildup in cooler units, cooking equipment and prep tables. Instructed to clean, remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside grease container with grease encrusted to the top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain free from grease. Outside garbage dumpster in need of closing. Instructed to have container tight fitting at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors and open floor drains with grime, debris and grease buildup. Instructed to clean, remove and cover floor drains. Must also clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 critical8 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanititation certificate on site.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation #7-38- 005 citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handsinks with no soap or paper towels. Instructed to have soap and towels at all sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed both handsinks on site not available for handwashing. No water at either sink. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water at all handsinks to properly wash hands. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: raw fish 51.5 degrees 2lbs, fish 52.8 degrees 2.5 lbs, and raw chicken 48.9 degrees 8 lbs. All food items have been discarded at this time. Total value $55.00 12 lbs priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Found reach in cooler holding fish in poor repair. Internal temperature is 57.3 degrees. Instructed to have cooler corrected. Cooler can not be used until corrected and reinspected. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer on site to adequately measure temperatures. Instructed to obtain and maintain a stem thermometer at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observered over 1000 droppings throughout the premises, in meat smoking room, in from serving area, along wall at cooking area, in walk in cooler, and in rear storage area. Observed several small flies and house flies in rear prep area. Approx. 12-15 flies on site. Contact pest control for service. Must provide an updated pest receipt. Must provide an updated complete pest control logbook. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on several surface in prep area. Instructed to place wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed worn and torn rubber gaskets on coolers and hot-holding cabinet. Instructed to remove and replaced.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage, debris and buildup in cooler units, cooking equipment and prep tables. Instructed to clean, remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside grease container with grease encrusted to the top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain free from grease. Outside garbage dumpster in need of closing. Instructed to have container tight fitting at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors and open floor drains with grime, debris and grease buildup. Instructed to clean, remove and cover floor drains. Must also clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent system needed in meat smoker room. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No current city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed management to enroll in sanitation class. A city of chicago sanitation certificate and person must be on site at all times when tcs foods are being cooked, prepped, served and held ie... Ribs, chicken, fish. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No employee food handlers certificates on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate on site instructed to obtain and maintain certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the prep table, counter top, exterior of equimpent, and all storage shelving very dirty. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in walk-in cooler/freezer under shelving and throughout rear along wall base and at corners.clean walls around and behind equipment in kitchen to remove splatter. Remove pooling water in pit room at east wall, keep floor dry at all times. Must also remove all pooling water on floors underneath the 2nd pit. Must remove unnecessary clutter in barbecue pit room and better organize remaining items
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed new filters however interior of ventilation hood, light cages, fire suppression pipes have accumulated grease and dust. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit doors in the smoker room not tight fitting, observed 1/4" gaps at the bottom of both doors. Must repair and maintain to prevent further entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 30 mice droppings scattered on the floor along the wall base behind deep freezer. Noted 25 mice dropping scattered on the floor under storage racks in the rear storage area. Must remove droppings and detail clean affected areas. Call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the prep table, counter top, exterior of equimpent, and all storage shelving very dirty. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed holes and opening into the walls and floors. Must seal to prevent futher pest entry point. Also oberved the wall base (cove) in poor repair in the rear prep area. Must repair and maintain. Also replace missing light sheilds and brunt out lights.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in walk-in cooler/freezer under shelving and throughout rear along wall base and at corners.clean walls around and behind equipment in kitchen to remove splatter. Remove pooling water in pit room at east wall, keep floor dry at all times. Must also remove all pooling water on floors underneath the 2nd pit. Must remove unnecessary clutter in barbecue pit room and better organize remaining items
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hood above the cooking and hot holding equipment dirty. Must clean and maintain. Must clean the filter above the grill to remove debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate supplies for the vomit and diarrhea clean up kit; instructed on the necessary supplies; instructed the person in charge to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning; clean and maintain: can opener blade at prep table, exterior surface of smoker, storage shelves.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: clean floors under, around and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment, clean walls around and behind equipment in kitchen to remove splatter. Also clean wall sockets to remove dirt and sauce. Observed some peeling paint from the ceiling of the walk-in cooler; remove peeling paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the hooded system above the cooking equipment to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge to have food handlers that do not have the food handler training obtain the food handler training certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate supplies for the vomit and diarrhea clean up kit; instructed on the necessary supplies; instructed the person in charge to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 mouse droppings on the floor in the furnace room, unused walk-in cooler, by the hot water tank, in the pit area, along side of the smoker and in the storage area. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a two inch gap at the bottom of the rear side door and two 1 inch gaps on the right side of the same door; instructed to seal to completely rodent proof door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning; clean and maintain: can opener blade at prep table, exterior surface of smoker, storage shelves.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area; repair leak at pipe.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: clean floors under, around and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment, clean walls around and behind equipment in kitchen to remove splatter. Also clean wall sockets to remove dirt and sauce. Observed some peeling paint from the ceiling of the walk-in cooler; remove peeling paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the hooded system above the cooking equipment to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge to have food handlers that do not have the food handler training obtain the food handler training certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at rear hand sink at elbow. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw wood above east front prep, hot holding area. Must provide adequate coverage at ceiling, smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace missing damaged floor tiles at rear by 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.
Inspector’s note: Upon arrival observed license suspension sign posted by cdph covered up by other signage. Premises may not remove, cover or deface sign posted by the health authority. Priority foundation violation 7-42-050.
Official wording (code 63)
Removal of suspension sign
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from multiple drains onto floors in prep areas. Also noted waste water debris on floors in employee washroom. Must repair clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 75 mice droppings along wall base and at corners under shelving where paper goods are stored, also noted over 75 mice droppings along wall base and corners of hot water tank area. Observed over 15 small flying insects on wall and hanging smock of rear and employee washroom. Must remove clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book with complete content for review or proof of agreement with a license pest control service. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must properly store unused washing cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease buildup on fryers, oven, grill, prep tables, etc. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, and food debris. Must detail clean floors and remove excessive water, grease and food debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair faucet and maintain. Must also re-attach hand sink in dish washing area to wall.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female employees.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside grease container not maintained with grease encrusted on top, lid and spilled on ground around container. Must clean and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint from interior side of door of walk-in freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling panels at ceiling above hot water tank at rear across from walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in walk-in cooler/freezer under shelving and throughout rear along wall base and at corners. Remove pooling water in pit room at east wall, keep floor dry at all times. Must rodent proof rear door in attached barbecue pit room. Must repair outside leaks from east side of the barbecue pit. Must also remove all pooling water on floors underneath the 2nd pit. Must remove unnecessary clutter in barbecue pit room and better organize remaining items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations #58 rule #pa-100-0367 from inspection report#2243709 dated 12/19/2018 not corrected. Certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Must provide to all food service managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy or procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy/procedures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in east prep area(sweet shop). Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels in east prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed chicken flour not properly labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed east entrance door and rear exit door (pit room) not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom of door, instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no dipper well at hand packed ice cream freezer. Instructed manager to install dipper well. Ice cream scoops shall be stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in west prep area and stored on floor in east prep area. Single service articles shall be stored inverted and six inches off floor to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on fryers, oven, grill, prep tables, etc. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, and food debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair faucet and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy or procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy/procedures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in east prep area(sweet shop). Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels in east prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed chicken flour not properly labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed east entrance door not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom of door, instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no dipper well at hand packed ice cream freezer. Instructed manager to install dipper well. Ice cream scoops shall be stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in west prep area and stored on floor in east prep area. Single service articles shall be stored inverted and six inches off floor to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on fryers, oven, grill, prep tables, etc. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, and food debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair faucet and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding units not maintaining proper temperature 83.7f-120.9f instructed manager to repair. All hot holding units must maintain 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken wings 104f-109.6f, hot links 114.6f and ribs 109.6f-122.3f displayed for sale and service in hot holding units. Instructed manager to discard approximately $430 and 100lbs of food . All hot food must maintain 140f or above during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty when cooked ribs 122.f, chicken 109.6f, hot links 114.6f prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of fryers, prep tables, oven, sinks, shelving units, holding units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, furnace room, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboard behind water heater. Seal all openings along baseboards in prep and dishwashing areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace missing light bulb in walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet handles on front exposed sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide adequate shelving for storage in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboard behind water heater. Seal all openings along baseboards in prep and dishwashing areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in rear prep/dish washing area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet handles on front exposed sink.
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.